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UUUW| — — ------forth a woman.This was the first port made after it was inown that a woman was on the ship; and here she was placed under the care of the Con sul, who provided for her immediate wants, and baa secured her a situation in which she can provide for herself.From her own statements, it appears she has been a soldier as well as a sailor. Her story in brief is this : She married a man who was attached to another woman, but who was overpersuaded by his friends to marry her. Soon after his indifference to her became painfully manifest. Her father waa a cavalry officer ; and with hia knowledge, if not consent, she donned a man’s attire and enlisted in his corps, and served under bi3 immediate command for many months. At the battle of Fair Oaks her father was killed. Soon after, having been detailed to proceed to New York on some duty, she took the opportunity to leave the army, and seeing an advertisement for seamen as she walked the streets, suddenly and unaccountably determined to try her luck at catching whales. The result has already been described.A large-hearted American shipmaster after hiving thoroughly informed himself of tb4 circumstances, and after repeated interviews with the young woman* finally concluded to ship her as stewardess of his vessel. A humber of generous-spirited American residents have made np a purse for her outfit, and she has gone on her way rejoicing; and in due time will find her way hack to her country and friends. Who will say that the age of romance has passedC'ninnltlPfl itl til© 15th Reg-
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Semi Weekly Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Fri, Oct 09, 1863
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